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Starting from Scratch

If your last attempt at refinishing or repainting your cabinets left your kitchen looking like an arts-and-crafts project gone wrong, it may be time to start from scratch. Whatever your budget and taste may be, there are plenty of options to choose from, spanning from traditional and ornamental to modern and minimalist.

"Simplicity is the trend now," says architect and designer Laurie Haefele. Even Old World styling is toned down, featuring less detail, she says. Plain & Fancy Custom Cabinetry's latest line, Saddle Chic, offers this simple, casual look, in a traditional framework. The cabinetry is made to order.